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MM05 EFY

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,862 mi
Last recorded111,862 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 EFY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 111,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 96,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,946 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 86,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,940 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,041 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 64,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,183 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 55,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,991 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,576 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 50,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front - rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,497 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 32,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,782 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,113 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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MM05 EFY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM05 EFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MM05 EFY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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